Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Assam CM Defends Palasbari Township Plans Amid Tribal Land Controversy
The Assam government plans to build a new township in Palasbari.
The Chief Minister says the government is only making a plan and won't buy land.
People are protesting because they are worried about losing their land, especially tribal communities in the Barduar Tea Estate area.
The Chief Minister said that no evictions are happening and he is accusing the opposition Congress of stirring up protests for political gain.
The opposition claims the government is trying to manipulate land rules to take over land.
The leader of Raijor Dal, Akhil Gogoi, suggested that land ownership issues should be settled through discussions.
The Assam government plans a satellite township in Palasbari.
CM Sarma stated the government is only preparing a master plan, not buying land.
Protests arose over tribal land concerns in the Barduar Tea Estate area.
The CM accused the opposition of politicizing the issue.
Opposition leader Saikia criticized the government's land ownership rules.
- Who
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Debabrata Saikia, Akhil Gogoi
- What
- A controversy over a proposed satellite township in Palasbari and tribal land.
- When
- The issue was discussed in a special Assembly session on Monday.
- Where
- Palasbari, Assam
- Why
- The project is causing land ownership concerns among tribal communities.
Opposition's View
Government's View
Land Acquisition and Eviction
Opposition's View
The government is manipulating land ownership rules to seize land.
Government's View
The government is only planning the township and will not purchase land; any evictions will target illegal settlers, not genuine tribal residents.
Political Motivations
Opposition's View
Allegations of government manipulation of land rules.
Government's View
Accusation that the opposition is fanning protests for political gain.
- Location
- Palasbari, Assam
- Project
- Satellite Township
- Focus
- Infrastructure and facilities
- Government action
- Preparing a master plan, not buying land
- Controversy
- Tribal land ownership concerns